Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery, Norfolk

Norwich Castle is a medieval royal fortification in the city of Norwich, founded in the aftermath of the Norman Conquest of England when William the Conqueror (1066–1087) ordered its construction because he wished to have a fortified place in the important city of Norwich.

The castle hosts a museum and art gallery today. Two of its galleries feature the museum's decorative art collections, including costume, textiles, jewellery, glass, ceramics and silverware, and a large display of ceramic teapots. Other gallery themes include Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, Queen Boudica and the Iceni tribe, Ancient Egypt, and natural history.

The fine art galleries include works from the 17th to 20th centuries, and include English watercolour paintings, Dutch landscapes and modern British paintings. The Castle also houses a good collection of the work of the Flemish artist Peter Tillemans. Two galleries feature changing exhibits of modern art, history and culture.

Visitors can tour the castle keep and learn about the castle through interactive displays. Separate tours are also available of the dungeon and the battlements. Although not permanently on display, one of the largest collections it holds is the butterfly collection of Margaret Fountaine.

(Photographs courtesy of Trish & Chris Seymour).

Opening Times

July to September
Mon – Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: 1 – 5pm

October to June
Mon – Sat: 10am – 4.30pm
Sun: 1 – 4.30pm

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Ticket Prices

Castle Ticket (incl. Special Exhibitions)
Adult: £6.60
Concession or Adult (in family group): £5.60
Young Person (age 4-16): £4.80

Pop in for a £1 one hour before closing.

Special Exhibitions Ticket
Adult: £3.50
Concession or Adult (in family group*): £3.00
Young Person (age 4-16): £2.60

Disabled Facilities

There is no wheelchair access to the Castle battlements and dungeons, and some access restrictions in the Keep. A film introduction to the Castle Keep, and 'virtual tours' of battlements and dungeons are available. These are BSL-interpreted and audio described. There is also an Audio Guide for visually impaired visitors - please ask for this at the front desk.

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Telephone: 01603 493625

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